PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIAL IN THE REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KABUPATEN LIMA PULUH KOTA

Abstract

Preservation of Library Materials at the Regional Public Library of Lima Puluh Kota Regency. Library and Islamic Information Science Study Program, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab, and Da’wah, Mahmud Yunus State Islamic University Batusangkar. This research is motivated by the importance of preservation activities, particularly temperature control, in maintaining the sustainability of library materials so that they are not easily damaged by environmental factors and can be utilized in the long term by the community. The research problem is how temperature control is implemented as part of library material preservation activities and the obstacles faced at the Regional Public Library of Lima Puluh Kota Regency. This study aims to describe the implementation of temperature control in the preservation of library materials and to identify the obstacles in its application. The method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data were obtained through interviews with the head librarian, librarians, and library users, direct observation of the condition of the collection rooms, and documentation of preservation activities. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that temperature control is carried out through the use of ventilation, fans, and air conditioning to maintain the stability of the collection room temperature as a preventive effort, supported by curative activities such as routine cleaning, book covering, and collection repair. The obstacles include limited human resources, budget, and supporting facilities, so temperature control has not been optimal and still requires improvements in the management of the collection storage environment.

Keywords: Preservation, Library Materials, Temperature Control, Public Library